INGLS SIN BARRERAS UNIDAD 1.

PIDIENDO COMIDA RPIDA

A May I help you? B Two Big Macs, fries and a Coke, please. A Large or small fries? B Small, please. A What size Coke? B Small. A Diet or regular? B Diet. A Is this to stay or to go? B Stay. A OK. That's $8.42, please. Step down and pick up your order. B Thank you.

Variantes y Combinaciones What size Coke would you like? A cheeseburger, large fries and a coffee, please. Cream and sugar in the coffee? Cream, no sugar. Just black, thanks. Is this to stay or to go? To go That's $6.20, please. Step down and pick up your order. Thank.

-A) Puedo ayudarle? -B) dos Big Macs, papas fritas y una Coca-Cola, por favor. -A) papas fritas grandes o pequeos? -B) Pequea, por favor. -A) Qu tamao de Coca-Cola? -B) Pequea. -A) de dieta o regular? -B) Dieta. -A) Es esto de quedarse o para llevar? -B) Quedarse. -A) De acuerdo. Eso es $ 8.42, por favor. Un paso atrs y recoger su pedido. -B) Gracias.

INGLS SIN BARRERAS UNIDAD 2. LLAMANDO A INFORMACIN

-A) New York Telephone. Good evening, Mary speaking. -B) Hello, could you give me the number of a restaurant called America on 19th Street? I'm sorry, I don't have the exact address. -A) Thank you. One moment, please. I'm sorry, I don't have anything listed under that name. Could you repeat the name again, please? -B) Yes, it's a restaurant called America. -A) Thank you. One moment, please. I'll try again. -B) Thank you. -A) The number is 986-3154. VARIANTES Y COMBIACIONES: Could you repeat the name again, please?

-A) de Nueva York Telephone. Buenas tardes, habla Mara. -B) Hola, podra darme el nmero de un restaurante llamado Amrica en la calle 19? Lo siento, no tengo la direccin exacta. -A) Gracias. Un momento, por favor. Lo siento, no tengo nada que figura bajo ese nombre. Podra repetir el nombre de nuevo, por favor? -B) S, es un restaurante que se llama Amrica. -A) Gracias. Un momento, por favor. Voy a intentarlo de nuevo. -B) Gracias. -A) El nmero es 986-3154. Variantes Y COMBIACIONES: Podra repetir el nombre de nuevo, por favor?

INGLS SIN BARRERAS UNIDAD 3. COMO VOY AL CORREO?

Excuse me, can you tell me how I get to the central post office? Disculpe, podra decirme como llego a la oficina central de correos? The central post office? Let my think. Yes, continue along here for three blocks, turn left at the contrapunto caf and then first right. You'll see a shoe shop at the corner. The central post office is about three minuts walk from the corner ,on the right. You can't miss it .It's a large red brick building. La oficina central de correos? djeme pensar. Si, contine por aqu tres cuadras, doble a la izquierda en el caf contrapunto y luego la primera a la derecha. Vera una zapatera en la esquina.la oficina central de correos estaba a unos tres minutos caminando desde la esquina, a la derecha. Es imposible no verla. Es un edificio grande de ladrillos rojos. Thank you. So that's three blocks along here, turn left at the contrapunto cafe, first right at the shoe shop, and it's on the right. Gracias. asi que sigo por aqu tres cuadras, doblo a la izquierda en el caf contrapunto, tomo la primera a la derecha donde est la zapatera y queda a la derecha. That's it. And you'd better hurry as it closes at five. Eso es. y ser mejor que se d prisa ya que cierra a las cinco.

INGLS SIN BARRERAS UNIDAD 4. CMO FUNCIONA ESTA MQUINA?

-A) I'm sorry to trouble you, but do you know how this machine works? -A) Lamento molestarla, pero sabe como funciona esta maquina? -B) You mean the washing machine? -B) Te refieres a la lavadora? -A) Yes -A) Si -B) Well, I guess you just put your quarters in the slot, like this. -B) Bien, supongo que debes poner las monedas de 25 centavos en la ranura, de esta manera. -A) Oh, now I see. They go flat. -A) Oh, ahora veo. -B) That's it. Then you load your machine, put the washing powder in a cupful and close the lid. It takes about thirty minutes. -A) Does the dryer work in the same way' -B) Yes, it does. It's front-Ioading. You'lI need five quarters, too. -A) Thanks for your help. I appreciate it. -B) Simple, really, when you know how. -A) They go in flat.

INGLS SIN BARRERAS UNIDAD 5. DESAYUNANDO FUERA DE LA LLUVIA

-A) Excuse me, is anyone sitting here? -B) Pardon me? -A) Is anyone sitting here? Is this seat taken? -B) No, no, it's not. There's no one sitting here. It's a pretty busy morning, isn't it? It must be the rain. -A) Yes, maybe that's it. Waiter, may I see the menu, please? -B) Sure, here you are. Can I get you some coffee? -A) Thank you. I'll take a blueberry muffin and orange juice as well.

VARIANTES Y COMBINACIONES: It's pretty busy this morning. a blueberry muffin and an orange juice

INGLS SIN BARRERAS UNIDAD 6. COMPRANDO CAMISAS

Is there anything I can help you with, sir? Le puedo ayudar en algo, seor? I'm looking for short- sleeved cotton shirts. S, estoy buscando camisas de algodn de manga corta. If you'd care to come over here, sir, we have a large selection of cotton. Si es tan amable de venir aqu, seor, tenemos una gran seleccin en algodn. What have you avilable in neck size 15, in blue or white? Gracias. que tiene en la talla 15, en azul o blanco? Plain or patterned? Lisa o con diseo? Plain, i think. No pokets. And an ordinary collar, not buttondown something simple. Creo que lisa. Sin bolsillo. Y con un cuello sencillo, sin botones. Algo simple. May i suggest this,sir? The cut is simple, yet elegant. in the colors you want in your size. Would you care to try it on? Puedo sugerirle esta, seor? El corte es simple, pero elegante. La tenemos en su talla y en los colores que quiere. Le gustara probrsela? Yes, thank you. Si, gracias.

INGLS SIN BARRERAS UNIDAD 7. CONVERSANDO MIENTRAS ESPERAN EL AUTOBS

Extracto de la Unidad 7 Conversando Mientras Espera el Autobs A Hi, are you waiting for the bus to LA, too? B Excuse me, are you talking to me? A Hola, ests esperando el autobs a Los ngeles, tambin? B Disculpe, me ests hablando a m? A Well, yes, I guess we must be waiting for the same bus. The 11 :20 to LA. Are you going to LA, too? A Bueno, s, supongo que tenemos que estar esperando el mismo bus. La 11: 20 a Los ngeles. Vas a Los ngeles, tambin B Well, yes I am. The bus seems to be late, doesn't it? B Bueno, s lo soy. El autobs parece llegar tarde, no?

A Yes, twenty minutes, it seems. That's what the announcement said. We may as well get a coffee or soda. It's a long bus ride. Would you care to join me? A S, veinte minutos, lo que parece. Eso es lo que dice el anuncio. Podemos tambin tomar un caf o un refresco. Es un largo viaje en autobs. Quiere venir conmigo? B Sure, why not. Good idea. It is a long ride. B Claro, por qu no. Buena idea. Es un largo viaje.

Variantes y Combinaciones It's a long ride to LA. Es un largo viaje a Los ngeles.

INGLS SIN BARRERAS UNIDAD 8. DENUNCIANDO UN ROBO

Police operator 506. Where is your police emergency? Operador de polica 506. Dnde est la emergencia? Hello, is that emrgency? Hola, habl con emergencias? Yes, it is. Where is your emergency? Si. Dnde est la emergencia? Well, I'm at the corner of Washington street and Lincoln drive, at 204 Washington street. A man with a knife has just attacked a lady in the lobby and snatched her purse. I think he's still in building. Bueno, estoy en la esquina de la calle de Washington y el paseo Lincoln en la calle Washington, 204. Un hombre con una navaja acaba de atacar a una seora en el vestbulo y le arrebat la cartera. Creo que an est en el edificio. I see. Let me confirm the address. You're at 204 Washington street, which is at the corner of Washington street and Lincoln drive. Ya veo. Djeme confirmar la direccin. Usted est en la calle Washington 204, que se encuentra en la esquina de la calle Washington y el paseo Lincoln. Yes, it's on the south side of Washington street next to Vera's Flower Shop. Si, est en el lado sur de la calle Washington, junto a la Florera Vera. What's the apartment number? Cual es el nmero del apartamento? Well, I'm in the lobby now. I was visiting some friends in 1-e Bueno, ahora estoy en el vestbulo. Estaba visitando a unos amigos en el 1-E. May I have your phone number and your name? Me puede dar su nmero de telfono y su nombre? Yes, the number is 857-2111 and my name is Beppe Scimone. Si, el nmero de 857-2111 y mi nombre es Beppe Scimone. How do you spell that? Cmo lo escribe? B-E-P-P-E S-C-I-M-O-N-E Please stay where you are. The police will be there as soon as possible. Por favor qudese dnde est. La polica estar ah lo antes posible.

INGLES SIN BARRERAS UNIDAD 9. CONOCIDOS DEL CLUB ATLTICO

Extracto de la Unidad 9 Conocidos del Club Atltico A. Jaime, have you met Julio? He's a new member, He just joined, B. Hi, Ana, good to see you, How are you doing Julio? Nice to meet you, This a great club, you know, C. How do you do, Jaime? You remember, too, are you? B. Yes, I've been a member here since I moved to LA from New York three years ago. I see, B. Yes, Ana and I usually play tennis on Sundays, but I've been in Europe on business most of this month, I sure miss the exercise, Do you play? C. Yes, Ana and I had a game this morning, We were just going to lunch, A. Why don't you join us, Jaime? B. Well, thank you, Ana. I'd like that. A. Come on, then, Let's go,

INGLES SIN BARRERAS UNIDAD 10. LA MAANA DESPUS UNA FIESTA

What's wrong with luis? Qu le sucede a Luis? Luis? A Luis? yes, luis. he's over there. he looks terrible. Tired, pale, bLack rings around his eyes. He looks really sick. Si, a Luis. Est ah. Tiene un aspecto terrible. Cansado, plido, con ojeras. Se ve muy enfermo. You're right. He doesn't look too good. Let's find out what's the matter. Tienes razn. No se ve demasiado bien. Averiguaremos que le pasa. Luis, hi how are you doing? Luis, hola. Cmo te va? Oh hello, linda. I'm doing ok, thanks, just taking a quick coffee brake between jobs. Do you want to join me? Ah, hola, linda. Estoy bien, gracias . Slo estoy tomndome un descanso entre trabajo y trabajo. Quieres acompaarme? Thanks, but I just had lunch with George. He's sitting over there. We thought you looked tired. Are you ok. Gracias, pero acabo de almorzar con George. El est sentado ah. Pensamos que te veas cansado. ests bien? Tired? Well,yes. I only got a couple of hours of sleep Last night. It was my sister's twentyfirst birthday. Cansado? Bueno, si. Slo pude dormir un par de horas anoche. Mi hermana cumpli 21 aos.

INGLS SIN BARRERAS UNIDAD 11. CMO LE VA?

Extracto de la Unidad 11 Cmo le Va? A How are you doing? I haven't talked with you lately, What's happening? B I'm doing OK, I've been so busy at work I haven't had a chance to do anything, A I know the feeling, I've been swamped myself, B I've heard your mother is sick, Lola, How is she doing now? 15 she out of the hospital? A She's coming along slowly, but she's still in the hospital, B Well, I hope she gets well real soon, I've got to go now. I've got a ride home, A Yes, thanks for your good wishes, See you next week, B Yes, take care, Bye,

Variantes y Combinaciones I haven't talked to you lately, I've been swamped with work myself.

INGLS SIN BARRERAS UNIDAD 12. BUSCANDO UN APARTAMENTO

turtle bay towers sales office. Oficina de ventas de turtle bay towers. Hello. May i speak to helen? Hola, puedo hablar con Helen? this is . helen speaking. How can i help you? Habla Helen. En que pueda ayudarle? My name is paul angel and I'm callin in reply to your ad in the Los Angeles Times regarding studio apartment for rent. Can you tell me what you have available? Me llamo Paul angel y estoy llamando en respuesta a un anuncio en el peridico Los AngelesTimes en relacin con los apartamentos de una habitacin que estn alquilando, me puede decir cules son los apartamentos disponibles? well, we still have two studios. One with a terrace and a beautiful city view, and another on a lower floor without much of a view but with extensive closet space. Bueno, an tenemos dos oportunidades de una habitacin. Una con terraza y una maravillosa vista a la ciudad, y otro en la planta baja sin mucha vista, pero con armarios muy amplios. I see. Well, maybe I could come and take a look at them Ya veo. Bueno, tal vez pueda ir a echarles un vistazo. whith pleasure. Ser un placer. when would that possible? Cuando sera posible? Friday through Wednesday. Thursdays we're closed. The sales office is open from twelve noon until seven PM. You'rew welcome to come anytime between those hours. We're on the twenty-second floor. De viernes a mircoles. Los jueves estamos cerrados. Las oficinas de ventas aparentes de las 12 del medioda hasta las siete de la tarde. Puede venir a cualquier hora dentro de ese horario. Estamos en el piso nmero 22. thank you, I'll do that. Just one question. Can you tell me the square footage of the studios. Gracias, eso har. Slo tengo una pregunta. Me podra decir cuntos pies cuadrados tienen los apartamentos? they're both about six hundrued square feet, I believe Creo que ambos tienen 600 pies cuadrados.

you're most welcome. I look forward to seeing you. Mr. angel No hay de que. Espero verle pronto, sr. Agnet.

INGLS SIN BARRERAS UNIDAD 13. VAMOS AL CINE?

what would you say to a movie this evening, maria.? Te gustara ver una pelcula est noche, Mara? what a good idea! Have you any particular one in mind? Qu buena idea! Tiene alguna en particular en mente? something light and amusing. What about the michael douglas movie, black rain? algo ligero y divertido. Qu te parece la pelcula deMichael Douglas. "Lluvia negra"? sounds fine. Where is it on? Suena bien. Dnde la estn pasando? it's playing at the paris, next to the plaza hotel. Let me see. It starts at 7:10. La estn pasando en el pars, junto al hotel plaza. Djame ver si est las 7:10. ok, let's meet here at 5:30,after class, and have a quick sandwich before we go. Bueno, reunmonos a las 5:30, despus de clase, y comeremos un emparedado rpido antes de ir. right see you there at 5:30, then. Bye for now. Back to class. Seguro. Entonces te veo ah a las 5:30. Adis. Vuelvo a clase.

INGLS SIN BARRERAS UNIDAD 14. DISCUTIENDO HORARIOS DE TRABAJO

Are you coming in tomorrow morning Karla? Vas a venir maana en la maana Carla? B Excuse me What you say? I didn't catch what you said Juan. Disculpa que dices? No escuch lo que me dijiste, Juan A I wonder if you were working tomorrow morning. Me pregunto si estars trabajando maana en la maana. B Let me check the schedule. . Permteme checar el programa B Saturday the 22nd Sbado 22 B Mmmm it looks like that I'm down for the early shift tomorrow, yes. Mmm parece que estoy anotada para el primer turno maana, si. B But I'm off Sunday. Pero estoy libre el domingo A It's what thought, good. Es lo que pensaba, bien A Then I'll see you tomorrow morning, have a good night. Entonces, te ver maana por la maana, que tengas una buena noche. B Thanks you too. Good night. Gracias, tu tambien. Buenas Noches.

INGLS SIN BARRERAS UNIDAD 15 CAMBIANDO UNA CITA PARA UNA ENTREVISTA
john lewis office. How can I help you. Oficina de john lewis en qu puedo ayudarle? Good morning. I'm calling in reference to an interview I have with mr. Lewis at four this afternoon. Buenos das. Estoy llamando en relacin con una entrevista que tengo con el sr. Lewis esta tarde a las cuatro. yes are you mr. rodriguez? Si. Es usted el sr. Rodrguez? that's correct, but I'm sorry. I'm not able to come because I'm sick Es correcto, pero lo siento, no me es posible venir porque estoy enfermo. oh, that's too bad. Mr. rodrigez. Ah, seor Rodrguez, que lastima. I have very high fever. I wonder if it would be possible to rescheduled the interview. Tengo una fiebre muy alta. Me preguntaba si sera posible retrasar la entrevista. well, cerainly. When------ perhap you could call again when you're better Pero, por supuesto. Cuando-quiz pueda llamar otra vez cuando se sienta mejor. yes, thank you very much. I'll do that.goodbye. Si, muchas gracias. Eso har. Adis.